Cool concrete-block planter bench How to
Billie Hayman shows us her simple, but sturdy concrete block bench that transformed into a very cool place to grow flowers.
Newly planted with flowers meant to spill over the sides
Billie’s bench at the beginning
Twelve double cinder blocks make the base. Four blocks, two stacked for each of the two ‘arms.’ Six make up the seat and twelve blocks stack to form the back of Billie Hayman’s ‘comfy’ block bench. Comfy for plants! Thirty-four, 34, blocks in all.
Fill spaces with soil and plant.
A puff of sunny yellow Million bells grows in one opening
Tiny birdhouses and small terracotta pots accent the summer bloom
The back side of Billie’s bench in the second year
The back side of the bench makes a good background for more garden vignettes. Billie says, “This wheelbarrow was underneath my weeping willow tree. It was getting lost. So I moved it behind my concrete bench to get some sun!”
Creeping Jenny spills over, creating a leafy spot to show off a vintage chippy watering can
Twinkle lights add a party atmosphere to her late Fall look
Billie’s bench at peak bloom
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Billie has the neatest ideas…..